U.S. Navy Memorial Site: Notable Deaths & Obituaries

The official mission of the United States Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. But anyone who has ever served in the Navy knows that their work goes far beyond any official mission statement. This memorial site was created to honor the courageous men and women of the U.S. Navy who have stood united and served their country.

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U.S. Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Anthony Glinski

Anthony ""Butch"" Glinski January 19, 2019 Anthony J. "Butch" Glinski, 72, of Solvay, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday. After graduating from Solvay High School in 1964, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Columbus during the Vietnam War. Initially a house painter by trade, he then went to work for the Solvay Police Department for over two decades before retiring as a sergeant. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, baking, casino trips, completing...